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UMd. 'Rampage' Suspect Released From Hospital

Police arrested on Tuesday a University of Maryland student accused of planning a rampage to "kill as many people as possible."

University of Maryland College Park police announced Tuesday the arrest of honor student Alexander Song after he was released from medical care.

On March 11, police charged the 19-year-old Fulton, Howard County, native after investigators said he posted on the websites Reddit and Omegle plans for a rampage that would "kill enough people to make it to national news." Police were able to track Song's computer, which led to his dorm room and his arrest. He was taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

Song was initially charged with disturbing orderly conduct at the university. Prosecutors added charges against Song that included misuse of email, false statement, false statement to a public official, misuse of telephone facilities and equipment and disturbing the peace.

Song was released on his own personal recognizance after an appearance at a District Court hearing.

Song has been denied access to the campus indefinitely, and he is subject to arrest if he returns to campus without prior authorization.